Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · RPG
Uncharted Waters
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Uncharted Waters |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Uncharted Waters is a role-playing game released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Koei. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2.
It is part of the Uncharted Waters series; on the Genesis you can also try Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons. The series also appears on other systems with Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons (SNES) and Uncharted Waters (NES). Koei also made Aerobiz, Aerobiz Supersonic and Gemfire for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Uncharted Waters is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Uncharted Waters cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Bonus Points | FFEDC3:3F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Gold | FF1783:FF |
| Men Transferred To Ship Modifier | FF1DE5:XX |
| Max/Infinite Gold | FF1782:FF
FF1783:FF |
Uncharted Waters walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Uncharted Waters.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Uncharted Waters FAQ
When did Uncharted Waters come out on the Genesis?
Uncharted Waters was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made Uncharted Waters?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Uncharted Waters multiplayer?
No. Uncharted Waters is a single-player game.
How long does Uncharted Waters take to play?
As a role-playing game, Uncharted Waters typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Uncharted Waters on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.